River Tubing: the 15 Best Trips Worldwide

1.Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $61 a head Our pick

Meet Go Outdoors Berat in Çorovoda at 10:30 for a guided Osumi Canyon outing. From February to June, higher water means rafting; from June to November, lighter tubes are used. Guides such as Kristian, Julio, and Chris lead groups past waterfalls, swimming spots, and narrow rock walls, with gear, lunch, and digital photos included.

“The Tubing-Tour was very good! Chris, one of the guides, has a lot of experience and he was very committed :) We made brilliant pictures. It's a great experience. Also good to know: the street from berat to corovoda is all asphalt and good to drive with a rental car.”

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2.Berat Rafting, Kayaking & River Tubing – Osumi Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54 a head Best rated

From Berat, you ride an air-conditioned minivan to Osumi Canyon for roughly two hours on the river. Expect waterfalls, narrow gorge walls, swimming, rock jumps, and professional guides such as Bledi, Enver, or Renato. Wetsuit, jacket, helmet, life vest, and transport are included. Summer water levels can change the outing to canyon exploration.

“A-lot of fun incredible views, great guides and obviously you are going on a rafting trip so be prepared to paddle.”

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3.Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83 a head

Meet Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen for a three-hour whitewater tubing trip to the Horseshoe Falls. Your guide leads you through calm water and rapids in an inflatable ring, with safety instruction before you start. Guides have included Alex, Saul, Jason, Hugh, Jack, and Flynn. Expect wet clothes, laughter, and some neck work.

“It's good bouncing around the rapids but the ring is hard to control. Wish the water level was slightly higher so we don't get slowed down by the rocks. The river wasn't cold at all”

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4.From Berat: Osumi Canyon Rafting, Kayak, & River Tubing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 270 minutes - 8 hours · from $51 a head

You’ll explore Albania’s 3-million-year-old Osumi Canyon with certified guides from Albania Rafting Group. Rafting runs from January to June, while kayaking or river tubing suits lower summer water. Choose a half-day start at the canyon or an eight-hour trip from Berat, with equipment, transfers, and lunch included on the full-day option.

“This was a great experience ! Organisation on top ! The whole team was really nice !! And the ride in the canyon was very beautiful !! Thanks Lucas and Iken !!!”

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5.Combo White Water Rafting and Tubing in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90 a head

Start at 9:00 am with a 40-minute ride from La Fortuna to the river. After a safety briefing, raft the first section, pause for fresh fruit, then try white-water tubing on the second half. Finish with lunch, coffee, an organic farm walk, and a sugarcane demonstration. Groups are limited to 12.

“We will remember this day out for a long time! The white water rafting was great, and we even managed to spot some wildlife in the trees and on rocks along the river as well. The tour really fell down though on it's lack of communication on what the plan was for my husband and I when it came to the tubing part of the tour... It was after the half way break of the tour that they tried to put us in the tubes and we realised what we'd signed up for. Just to give some general advice on the tubing - there was only myself and my husband…”

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6.Private Transport to River Tubing or Rafting and Blue Hole combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $45 a head

Arrange private, air-conditioned transport from your Ocho Rios hotel or port to the Blue Hole, then add bamboo rafting or river tubing. Guides and drivers may include Craig, Allen, Kevin, Yanique, Marty, Wynter, or Windsor. Expect a flexible 4 to 5-hour outing, with activity fees paid separately.

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7.White Water Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89 a head

Meet at Bowlees Visitor Centre for a three-hour whitewater tubing session with qualified guides such as Sarah, Joe, Phil, Dom, and Dan. You receive a wetsuit, socks, buoyancy aid, and helmet before tackling rapids up to class 4+, a waterfall jump, and the Green Room. Bring sturdy lace-up trainers, swimwear, and a towel.

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8.Permet: River Tubing/Rafting at Vjosa National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $51 a head

At GoRaft Vjosa Albania, you can choose an active rafting trip or a relaxed tube float on the Vjosa River. Guides including Emil and Mickael lead the 2.5-hour outing, with rapids, swimming, photos, snacks, and time to enjoy the river’s rare ecosystem. Gear, water, parking, and a shower are included.

“It was a great experience and Emil was the best guide.”

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9.Private Whitewater Tubing in Bujagali Hydropower Plant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $40 a head

Start early in Jinja for a private two-hour tubing trip on the White Nile near Bujagali. Local guides, including Ronald, Ali, and Peter, supervise you with kayakers, life jackets, and helmets. Choose stronger rapids or calmer water, then enjoy fruit, drinks, and a Uganda Rolex.

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10.Ocho Rios Private Horse Riding, River Tubing and Rafting[Entry fee not included]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $134 a head

You’ll spend 8 to 9 hours with private transport from Jamaica’s Negril area to Ocho Rios for Blue Hole swimming, horseback riding, and a 45-minute bamboo raft trip on the White River. Andrae, also listed as Andre, handles the driving and local stops. Bring small bills, towels, water shoes, dry clothes, and a waterproof phone case.

“As past reviews say, Andre is the best. He is very polite and actually cares about your experience. He knows his way around. Stops for food. Points out nice landmarks along the way. Our excursion had to be bumped up to 7am instead of Read more”

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11.Horseback Ride, Blue Hole, Secret Falls, River Rafting & Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $330 a head

You’ll ride horseback, swim at Cool Blue Hole and Secret Falls, then tube the White River through rainforest and mild Class II rapids. A private air-conditioned transfer connects Montego Bay, Falmouth, or Ocho Rios with the activities. Plan on 5 to 8 hours, with about 90 minutes at each water stop.

“All the guides were great, friendly, and respectful. We all felt super safe. You got to try this. Well worth the money and time.”

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12.3-hour Turnagain Pass Rafting Float Trip from Hope Alaska

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145 a head

Meet Chugach Outdoor Center near Hope for a gentle three-hour float on a slow creek linked with Six Mile River. Guides such as Tommy, Brian, and Greg provide gear, safety instruction, and steady company. Look for bears, moose, deer, and birds, then return to the meeting point.

“Tommy was a great guide and knows the river well. Very relaxing and beautiful scenery. We had an elderly man with us and he helped make sure he was safe getting on and off the float.”

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13.Blue Hole Secret Falls, White River Rafting, and River Tubing from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $189 a head

You’ll visit Blue Hole Secret Falls for rope swings and cascades, then float by inner tube and bamboo raft on Jamaica’s clear rivers. Taylor Jamaica Tours provides private transport, WiFi, drinks, guides, and pickup from your hotel, villa, or cruise port. Guides named in the tour details include Henry, Romaine, Ainsworth, and George.

“Blue hole was amazing, our guide at the excirsion Henry and Romaine were amazing! Our driver Ainsworth was also amazing and very courteous.”

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14.River rapids tubing rafting kayaking and beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $119 a head

Spend 3 to 4 hours at Jamaica’s Rio Bueno enjoying guided tubing, rafting, waterfall hikes, swimming, and a platform jump into the lagoon, followed by time on a private beach. Guides may include Davion, Mark, or Fitzroy, with pickup, safety gear, and transport included.

“This was an amazing, exciting and fun river Rapids excursion. Our guy was fantastic. Made sure that we were safe had fun and especially being able to jump out the platform on the river rapids was a highlight. Also, he went out of his way to Read more”

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15.Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $53 a head

You will ride inflatable tubes through Paiva River rapids from Paradinha to Areínho, with swimming, jumps, and group challenges. A 20-minute jeep ride reaches the traditional village and Paiva Gorge first. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and photos, videos, safety gear, and accident insurance are included.

“Nous avons passé un super moment ! Super guide ! Je conseille +++”

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